Ooni of Ife Mourns Afenifere Leader Pa Fasoranti
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has mourned the death of Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti, who died at the age of 100. The monarch described his death as a profound loss to the Yoruba people and Nigeria, citing his contributions to public service, democratic governance and the preservation of Yoruba […]
NCPC Boss Condoles Families of 25 Air Force Crash Victims
By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has expressed condolences to the families of 25 military personnel who lost their lives in a plane crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on October 5, 2026. Adegbite described the incident as a tragic loss to the Nigerian Air Force […]
Senate Postpones National Security Summit Over NAF Crash
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has indefinitely postponed its National Security Summit scheduled for October 12 and 13, 2026, following the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Ondo State. Senate Leader and Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on the summit, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, announced the postponement in a statement on Tuesday. The NAF ATR-42 […]
King Sunny Ade Celebrates 80th Birthday
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Legendary Nigerian juju musician King Sunny Ade has received birthday tributes from Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and fans as he turns 80. In a birthday message on Tuesday, Aiyedatiwa described the musician as a distinguished son of Ondo Kingdom and one of the state’s foremost cultural ambassadors. The governor said King […]
Ondo Reviews Herbal Drink Rules After 48 Deaths
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Ondo State Government has commenced a review of the regulatory framework governing the preparation, production, distribution, sale and consumption of locally made herbal and alcoholic products. The move follows the deaths of 48 people in parts of the state allegedly linked to the consumption of harmful herbal and alcoholic concoctions. The […]
NDLEA Seizes 3.2 Tonnes Cannabis, Intercepts Cocaine
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have seized more than 3.2 tonnes of cannabis in separate operations across Ondo, Oyo, Edo, Abia and Lagos states. The agency also intercepted cocaine shipments bound for Saudi Arabia and Italy, as well as 309.4 kilograms of cannabis-infused cookies and gummies at […]
CAN Urges Churches to Exercise Caution in Organising Gatherings at Christmas
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states has advised church leaders to exercise caution and wisdom in organising gatherings during the Yuletide season. Chairman of CAN in the 19 Northern states, Rev. Joseph Hayab, made the call on Wednesday, during a visit to St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, […]
Aiyedatiwa Seeks Private Investment to Boost Tertiary Education
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called for stronger collaboration between government, private investors, and educational stakeholders to address the infrastructural and welfare challenges facing tertiary institutions in the state. The governor made the appeal during a meeting with student representatives of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), at his office in […]
2027: Ondo APC Elders Pledge 1.5 Million Votes for Tinubu
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Ondo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Movement has pledged to secure over 1.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Chairman of the Movement, Senator Nimbe Farunkanmi, made the declaration on Monday at the group’s meeting in Akure. He explained that the Elders Movement, as a […]
Ondo State to Explore Pension Funds For Infrastructural Development
By Oluwakemi Kindness Ondo State government says it is exploring opportunities to leverage pension funds for infrastructural development in the state. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, made this known when he received a delegation from the National Pension Commission (PenCom) led by the Director General, Omolola Oloworaran in Akure. A statement by the Commission on Thursday says […]